Are there different shades of red?
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Re: Are there different shades of red?
There are for sure two reds. While Chrysler used the names "Inferno Red" and "Blaze Red" inter-changeably, they were the same red.
However, the late model red Special Edition Crossfire was a different red. It was more of a wine red. I've seen them side-by-side on several occasions and different cars each time. I wish I had taken a picture but will next time.
However, the late model red Special Edition Crossfire was a different red. It was more of a wine red. I've seen them side-by-side on several occasions and different cars each time. I wish I had taken a picture but will next time.
Re: Are there different shades of red?
Originally Posted by InfernoRedXfire
There are for sure two reds. While Chrysler used the names "Inferno Red" and "Blaze Red" inter-changeably, they were the same red.
However, the late model red Special Edition Crossfire was a different red. It was more of a wine red. I've seen them side-by-side on several occasions and different cars each time. I wish I had taken a picture but will next time.
However, the late model red Special Edition Crossfire was a different red. It was more of a wine red. I've seen them side-by-side on several occasions and different cars each time. I wish I had taken a picture but will next time.
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Re: Are there different shades of red?
Originally Posted by tmt345
So besides the special edition crossfire (that I've never heard of) there is only one red your saying?
You'll see some SE's in this thread:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...le-thread.html
Of course, each camera manufacturer's sensors read colors differently (in their jpeg conversion). So you won't be able to detect the true difference in colors of reds.
Re: Are there different shades of red?
Originally Posted by InfernoRedXfire
Yes.
You'll see some SE's in this thread:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...le-thread.html
Of course, each camera manufacturer's sensors read colors differently (in their jpeg conversion). So you won't be able to detect the true difference in colors of reds.
You'll see some SE's in this thread:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...le-thread.html
Of course, each camera manufacturer's sensors read colors differently (in their jpeg conversion). So you won't be able to detect the true difference in colors of reds.
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Re: Are there different shades of red?
Originally Posted by tmt345
How common are these SE crossfires? Are they rare and how can you tell if its a SE, would it just be listed as a limited on (for example) cars.com?
It's suspected that the concept was created so that Karmann could get rid of their largest stock of Crossfire parts.
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Re: Are there different shades of red?
Originally Posted by InfernoRedXfire
There are for sure two reds. While Chrysler used the names "Inferno Red" and "Blaze Red" inter-changeably, they were the same red.
However, the late model red Special Edition Crossfire was a different red. It was more of a wine red. I've seen them side-by-side on several occasions and different cars each time. I wish I had taken a picture but will next time.
However, the late model red Special Edition Crossfire was a different red. It was more of a wine red. I've seen them side-by-side on several occasions and different cars each time. I wish I had taken a picture but will next time.
This, right?
That's it, isn't it? And Pizza is wrong AGAIN! I said there was only one, but there WAS another red....
Re: Are there different shades of red?
Originally Posted by +fireamx
I've noticed different Crossfires in red, grey, even white that look as though they're different shades. They may have just one paint code, but parked next to each other, (even in the same light) there is a difference.
When I look up Inferno/Blaze Red crystal pear, paint code PRH, I get the standard and 3 variants.
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Re: Are there different shades of red?
Originally Posted by tmt345
How common are these SE crossfires? Are they rare and how can you tell if its a SE, would it just be listed as a limited on (for example) cars.com?
Re: Are there different shades of red?
Originally Posted by tmt345
I'm kind of confused as to what the red looks like in real life.
Could somebody please post a picture of what it looks like?
Thanks
Could somebody please post a picture of what it looks like?
Thanks
Having said all that, I will tell you I was very disappointed in the red after I had it a while I realize how dull it looked on overcast days. But, boy was it bright in the sunshine due to the extra metalic in the paint that cost 400 extra when they were new.
After I totaled the red one I got the black that I originally wanted. I've had many black cars so I new what to expect, besides it never comes out of the garage if there is any chance of rain and I never go out of town in it. When I see one of the reds I remember how great they look, but they do disappoint with their chameleon like appearance.
Go with the black.......they are faster and handle better.
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Re: Are there different shades of red?
Originally Posted by tmt345
So...
the general consensus is that they look like this on an overcast day:
and like this on a sunny day:
yes?
the general consensus is that they look like this on an overcast day:
and like this on a sunny day:
yes?
No. There are two different paint codes, two different paint formulas, for reds which are/were available on the Crossfire.
Also yes... you can take 20 Crossfires all painted with the same exact paint code and formula, in the exact same light at the exact same time, and they may all look a bit different.
That's why body shops and painters get the big bucks for fixing your car and making it look the same as before your accident. They have to match the paint, tint it, and, because they are unlikely to ever get an exact match, they blend it into your existing paint so your eye cannot pick up the variation.
Re: Are there different shades of red?
Originally Posted by Joliet John
Yes and no. Yes... red, and other colors, look different in different lighting, especially when there are pearls, metallics or other additives (such as crushed glass or mirror) involved.
No. There are two different paint codes, two different paint formulas, for reds which are/were available on the Crossfire.
Also yes... you can take 20 Crossfires all painted with the same exact paint code and formula, in the exact same light at the exact same time, and they may all look a bit different.
That's why body shops and painters get the big bucks for fixing your car and making it look the same as before your accident. They have to match the paint, tint it, and, because they are unlikely to ever get an exact match, they blend it into your existing paint so your eye cannot pick up the variation.
No. There are two different paint codes, two different paint formulas, for reds which are/were available on the Crossfire.
Also yes... you can take 20 Crossfires all painted with the same exact paint code and formula, in the exact same light at the exact same time, and they may all look a bit different.
That's why body shops and painters get the big bucks for fixing your car and making it look the same as before your accident. They have to match the paint, tint it, and, because they are unlikely to ever get an exact match, they blend it into your existing paint so your eye cannot pick up the variation.
What is a bit different? As long as it looks hot red in the sun that would be fine for me. Would you safely say that (besides the SE) that all the reds look bright in the sun?
Re: Are there different shades of red?
Originally Posted by tmt345
What is a bit different? As long as it looks hot red in the sun that would be fine for me. Would you safely say that (besides the SE) that all the reds look bright in the sun?
Re: Are there different shades of red?
Originally Posted by Joliet John
There are two red paint codes listed for the Crossfire
PVJ - Deep Coral Red Pearl
PRH - Inferno/Blaze Red Crystal Pearl
PVJ - Deep Coral Red Pearl
PRH - Inferno/Blaze Red Crystal Pearl
Crossfire Red colors are listed as Inferno Red Chrystal Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Chrystal, Blaze Red Clear Coat or Blaze Red Chrystal.
As you state the color code is PRH for the Inferno Red Chrystal Pearl Coat ('08 and '05), Inferno Red Chrystal ('07)and Blaze Red Clear Coat ('06), but is listed as ARH for the Blaze Red Chrystal for 2004 year only.
As there is a Blaze Red Chrystal color (PRH) for other cars in the 2004 year, we may assume that the ARH is different from the PRH so the Crossfires came with two shades of red, ARH and PRH.
Of course I could be totally wrong for the second time in my life.
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